are the blades plastic or metal?
39675
Plastic. I STILL have never used the fan because of a broken hub I received when it was shipped to me.
39676
The blades are plastic. But one feature I like is the front screen snaps off easily to make wiping down the blades very easy.
39677
The blades are plastic. This 16" fan works very well - the best fan I have, actually.
975258
I believe they are plastic but I am not entirely sure as I bought this as a gift for my daughter last Christmas.
483830
The actual blades are plastic, though it is mounted on a metal structure .. the outer housing is Plastic .. I been using it in Toronto/Canada and we got fairly heavy snow than the last few years, it works well .. but once you hit over 1 foot of snow .. you need to push it to eat through the snow sort of speak .. but all in all it is okay ..
1652546
The blades are made of foam rubber and they don't hurt. I used mine for the first time over a very hot, humid weekend in September and it was GREAT!!! I love it!
1933696
Plastic, not really a blade. Looks like a flower daisy. Not dish washer safe.
204952
Plastic. Go with a metal version of these. Look for shiny metal rivets/screws on the sides, that is the give away for metal versions. I've been packing thousands of products for sale to customers for 20+ years. The only one I've ever found that works best and can replace the blades is the ULINE, H-380, 2" Metal Dispensers, 1/2 to 2", $11 each. Replaceable blades. 3M Scotch is disposable when blade wear out.
605963
Blades are metal.. This fan is awesome, I haven't had a need to turn it past low... Medium and high put out a HUGE amount of air displacement.. Great buy all around.
1795300
I am pretty sure it is plastic. They do look like metal and had to take it apart to really tell.
2187362
I can't answer your first question, but I can answer the second. I haven't had any trouble with my blades rusting. They appear to be stainless steel.
636837
They are stainless steel, but have not counted the blades, but seems close. Whatever the number, it does a great job.
930443
the blades are metal. For the money this is a very good fan. I use it as an exhaust fan for my4 bedroom two bath home. It cools the entire house, and without it, we would be very uncomfortable. Also kitchen aromas, cooking etc., are removed from the house quickly. The one item about the fan that I like is that the fan motor is SHIELDED from dust and dirt, making this fan one that will have a long life. I also use a cheap filter tied to the back of the fan to protect the life of the fan.
1943207
they appear to be metal to me. scratched the surface with a knife just to be sure, its metal.
1542057
Yes the blades are metal but are held on by thick plastic. The handle is plastic so I would not use it for commercial use but with care it should last a longtime with care. It has server my family well the kids love to make snowcones.
654584
They are mainly designed for wood, the set has multi tooth assortment. You probably can use for plastic, but these are not metal blades
1411893
Plastic ... and they worked pretty good ... I bought them to cut my buddies Dog . I 'm thinking I may need to get Sheep Sheers ...LOL
96897
The material around the blade is metal where as the other is plastic. Our older plastic model failed around the area where it stops the blade from spinning around
1030074
They are a hard plastic. Been using for a few months and seem to be pretty decent quality. The blender still rocks!